Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-10
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
Canon A1300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
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Here is a complete comparison of the Canon A1300 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1300 was manufactured 16 months before the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1300 grades vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax WG-10
| A1300 | WG-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A1300
| WG-10 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax WG-10
| A1300 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A1300 versus the WG-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WG-10.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 260 images |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $119 | $0 |